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Volume 17 / January - May 2014

. ACI Kuwait Chapter

The purpose of the Chapter is to help in furthering the chartered objectives of the American
Concrete Institute. The American Concrete Institute (ACI), is a nonprofit international
organization that promotes improved technology, technical competence, design, and
construction aspects related of concrete for the benefit of society.

ACI-Kuwait Chapter was established essentially to promote education, standards of technical practice,
scientific investigation and research in concrete technology. The Chapter also aims to channel efforts of
its members towards a non-profit public service in collecting, correlating and disseminating information for
the improvement of design, construction, manufacturing, utilisation and maintenance of concrete products
and structures.

n Functions n Joining ACI Kuwait Chapter

ACI Kuwait Chapter is approved and authorized by the To become a member of ACI Kuwait Chapter, complete
Board of Directors of ACI International to provide the means the membership application form printed on the last page
of furthering the chartered objectives of the Institute in of this publication. Different categories of membership are
the State of Kuwait. The Chapter is managed by a local available. You will receive a copy of the Chapter Bylaws
Board of Directors whose members serve as Chapter upon becoming a member. The functioning of ACI Kuwait
Officers. Chapter membership is open to individuals Chapter is based on mutual interest and voluntarily effort.
and organizations with an interest in any aspect of Its success depends upon the active participation of its
concrete technology. The Chapter is operated through its members.
Committees, which are comprised up of volunteers from the
membership. Programs are developed by the Committees
to help achieve Chapter objectives and to meet the needs of n Board of Directors 2013 - 2014
its members. The Chapter may hold several meetings each
President : Dr. Saud Al Otaibi
year and engage in activities that may include:
Vice President : Mr. Musa Al sarraf
 Sponsoring educational seminars, short courses or Past President 1 : Mr. Bader Al Salman
technical workshops. Past President 2 : Mr. Ali Abdullah
 Organising or sponsoring training courses for Past President 3 : Dr. Moetaz El Hawary
examinations and certification. Director/Secretary : Mr. Mansoor Rao
 Publishing technical information and newsletters. Director /Treasurer : Mr. Abdul Wahab Rumani
 Conducting awards programs for local concrete Director : Dr. Hasan Kamal
structures and related distinguished services. Director : Dr. Khaldoun Rahal
 Special social events. Director : Mr. Aziz Mamuji
Director : Mr. Mohammad Harb
n Benefits
 Chapter members can attend seminars, short courses
and workshops organized at reduced fees.
 Free use of ACI publications supplied by ACI International,
and which are kept in the Chapter library. Contact:

 A forum for members to interact with colleagues and ACI Kuwait Chapter
P.0. Box 12608 Shamiah 71657 Kuwait
identifying potential sources for cooperation in addressing
TeI: (965) 2449071, 2448975- Ext. 312, Fax: 2428148,
specific technical problems. E-mail:info@acikuwait.com
. Table of Contents

4 President’s Message

5 Technical Activities

6 Students’ Committee

8 Hollow Core Slabs

11 Concrete Cover Tolerance

13 Interview

15 Social Activities

20 ACI-KC News

21 Sponsors

23 Membership Application Form

 . President’s Message
ACI-KC President, Dr. Saud Al Otaibi
It gives us immense pleasure to release this second issue
of our News Letter this year. A year that was full of action
and progress, as well as several activities which included site
visits, technical seminars and the annual dinner. Also, the
Students’ Committee started their activities. The online web
seminar (Webinar) was introduced this year for the first time.
Through the Webinars, members from Kuwait can remotely
join and access the technical seminars conducted by ACI
international representatives from USA and Europe. We are
sure that Webinars will keep us connected with the global
team and be beneficial to us all. Some of our colleagues have
already participated in three such technical presentations,
and we are hopeful that more will use this facility in the
coming weeks. We strongly encourage you to benefit from
this opportunity.
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Our Students’ Committee is already active, and that they
have conducted several events since their formation just six
months back. It is my hope that in the coming years students
will be given more exposure and opportunity to work closely
with us and the global ACI fraternity. I am sure that interacting
with practicing engineers and researchers, through us, will
greatly benefit students.
This issue of News Letter covers details of recent events
organized in the last six months. Additionally, two technical
articles have also been included.
It is expected that this issue will be in your hand before the ACI
Kuwait Chapter Annual Awards Ceremony. We encourage
you all to attend and hope to see you then.
. Technical Activities
ACI-KC regularly conducts technical
seminars to introduce members and
interested professionals to modern trends
in engineering and practice

n Cementaid Seminar
On 17th December, 2013 many ACI-KC members attended
a technical seminar entitled ‘Caltite: A Waterproofing and
Corrosion Inhibitor Admixture’. The seminar, held at the
Holiday Inn Hotel in Salmiya, was sponsored by Cementaid
UK Limited. Cementaid UK was founded in 1954, and
specializes in the manufacture of advanced admixtures for
concrete.

Mr. Howes conducting the seminar

Mr. Ken Howes, the firm’s Technical Manager, conducted
the seminar, and in his presentation he emphasized the
characteristics of Caltite, which is a hydrophobic, pore-
blocking and anodic admixture. He explained how the
material works and the benefits associated with its use,
which include producing design-life maintenance free,
sustainable and durable structures. A number of case
studies illustrating the benefits of the material were also
presented.
n Webinars
The Technical Committee of the ACI Kuwait Chapter is
pleased to announce the availability of Webinars or Web
Sessions, which are available for viewing online. These
free seminars are arranged by ACI International, and are
recorded presentations from their Conventions and other
concrete industry events. Webinars will provide ACI-KC
members with knowledge and information on diverse
subjects related to concrete design and technology. Two
webinars shall be available for viewing for one week, before
being replaced by two others the following week. Recently
announced subjects include:
Conservation of Historic Concrete
Conservation of concrete has become more important as
some of the world’s most significant concrete structures
continue to age and deteriorate. This session will discuss
innovations in conservation of historic concrete and will
review approaches, repair options, and techniques for repair
of historic concrete structures, some dating back to the late
1800s.
Electrical Methods to Characterize and Monitor Concrete
Electrical methods such as surface resistivity, bulk resistivity,
and electro-impedance spectroscopy are becoming more
prominent to monitor concrete condition in laboratory
and field applications, as illustrated through increased
interest from infrastructure management agencies and
the commercial availability of testing equipment sets. This
session will present recent advances of such technology
with potential application to nondestructive testing (NDT)
and in-place structural monitoring for concrete.
Concrete with Recycled Materials
This session provides an avenue for attendees to learn
more about innovative sustainable approaches in the field
of recycled concrete. Concrete recycling is an increasingly
common method of using different waste materials.
Concrete was once routinely trucked to landfills for disposal,
but recycling has a number of benefits that have made it a
more attractive option in this age of greater environmental
awareness; more environmental control laws, and the desire
to keep construction costs down.

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 . ACI-Kuwait Chapter
n Students’ Committee
Under the umbrella of the ACI-Kuwait Chapter, students’
activities in Kuwait University have been resumed. The ACI
Scientific Club in Kuwait University’s College of Engineering
has been formed under the supervision of Dr. Moetaz El-
Hawary, faculty member and Chairperson of the ACI-KC
Students’ Committee. The Board of Directors of ACI-KC
Students’ Committee comprises Osama Azzam (President),
Khelaif Al Jenfawy (Vice President), Nour Al Mutairi (Vice
President), Talal Al Rekhais and Abdullah Al Mutairi.
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The Committee started its activities with a membership
drive, and currently there are over 200 student members.
Various sub-committees and respective chairpersons were
designated:
 Public Relations: Soliman Al Howaidi
 Internet and Electronics: Ghaith Al Ghaith
 Students Activities: Ahoud Al Mutairi
 Membership: Mohamed Al Dowaiser
 Publicity: Ahmed Al Kandary
. ACI-Kuwait Chapter
n Students’ Committee
The ACI-KC Students Committee activities, which are
listed on Instagram (Aciq8), include competitions and video
contributions by some Kuwait University faculty members.
Also, over the past few weeks students have organized
various activities, as illustrated in these pages.
Field trip to Sulaibiya Sewage Treatment Plant
Seminar entitled “Book Story” written by two best seller
authors Abdulwahab Al Saied and Tasneed Al Mathkour
The ACI students committee participated in the open day
activities under the theme of “Wild West” which attracted a
large crowd.
Seminar entitled “Small Businesses” where two speakers,
Mohamed Al Seriae and Bader Al Tahous, shared their
experience in this field.
The students will distribute helmets to members. This event
is sponsored by the Commercial bank.
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 . Concrete Technology
Hollow Core Slabs
n Historical Background
In the 1930s, Wilhelm Schaefer of Germany laid the
foundation for something quite similar to what we today
call the «hollow core slab». It was an insulated structural
slab made up of a hollow core layer of pumice concrete,
enclosed within two layers of normal reinforcement
concrete.
By the late 1940s, after years of production line changes
based on trial and error, the «Schaefer» plant finally met
with some success; but it was Buderus’sche Eisenwerke
who first introduced prestressing in hollow core slabs. In
1960 the Spiroll Co. of Canada developed an original
machine for the production of hollow core slabs, by using a
screw-feeder to extrude the concrete.
About a decade later, the Italian firm Nordimpianti
specialized in the construction of slip form and extruder
machinery; and in late 1980s they were recognized for
developing equipment for producing hollow core slabs of
depths up to 80 cm.
Production lines (120m long)
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n General Information
Hollow core slab floors are made totally of concrete, but
are made lighter by the use of hollow cores. They can be
prestressed or be cast with normal reinforcement, although
the use of the former is more common.
Slabs are lightened by leaving longitudinal voids (cores) of
suitable size to create webs. The intrados and extrados
flanges of these webs form the concrete section, which is
prestressed using embedded steel tendons.
Steel tendons are the only reinforcement in the hollow
core slab; and there is no reinforcement against shear.
The structure’s resistance to shear thus depends entirely
on the tensile strength of the concrete. Concrete quality
must therefore be constant and controlled at all stages of
production.
n Advantage
Hollow core slabs, which have gained in popularity
worldwide, offer many technical and economic advantages.
Hollow core slabs are produced in well-equipped plants
using advanced technologies that require little labour. They
are produced mainly on steel casting beds, and made with
either slip form equipment or by extrusion. The concrete
mix has a low water cement ratio and high strength
characteristics, of min 45 Mpa. Prestressing tendons
possess certified strengths.
Installed floors are quite rigid and show very slight elastic
deformation under loads applied during inspection and load
tests . It is thus possible to install thinner slabs for the same
span and loads, compared to floors that are similar but not
entirely prefabricated or prestressed.
Steel casting beds ensure perfect flatness, smoothness and
well-shaped edge lines, providing an excellent aesthetic
effect, that can even be effective as an exposed form
concrete ceiling.
seismic areas and bearing structures, whether these are
cast in situ, precast or steel bearing.
In Kuwait there is common concern that openings for
services cannot be drilled in such slabs. This is not correct.
Small cut-outs in slab ends do not create any special
problems so long as they do not exceed 40 cm in length or
width. When large cut-outs are required, it is almost always
necessary to reinforce the slab with normal reinforcement
embedded in the concrete while still fresh, or in the topping
before casting.
There is a substantial reduction in construction times, giving
large savings in equipment and labour. The manufacture
of hollow core slabs, however, requires a large capital
investment and qualified personnel, as the process is
characterized by a high technological content.

Steel reinforcement does not normally protrude from n Production Process

prestressed hollow core slabs for connection to
Prestressed hollow core slabs are produced on long steel
surrounding structures in cast concrete. When required,
beds (120 to 150m), on which prestressing wires are
such connecting reinforcement is inserted in-situ in the
positioned and stretched. Casting of concrete is continuous
longitudinal joints, or in specially provided open cores at the
and done with machinery designed specifically for the
end. These facilitate connections with adjoining structures,
purpose. Generally speaking there are two procedures.
making the entire floor monolithic. Hollow core slabs can
thus be used in various structural applications, including in

Production line

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  The slipform procedure with slide mould machines in
which concrete is directed into mobile sectors and vibrated
by batteries of vibrators at different frequencies.
 The extruder procedure with the use of extruding
equipment in which the concrete is forced by special screw-
feeders to compact in a single stage to produce the finished
slab section.

Concrete has to be of high quality and homogeneity; and

curing by steam helps accelerate achieving the required
strength for release of prestressing reinforcement, usually
above 30 MPa.

When the concrete is sufficiently hardened and strands

are released from their anchoring, slabs can be cut to the
required length with diamond disks, using special cutting
equipment. Cut slabs are thereafter lifted by a rocker
arm with grip cheeks, and moved to storage or to the final
destination.

n Concrete Topping
Hollow core floors usually do not require topping, but this is
necessary to provide a load bearing capacity greater than
that allowable for a floor without topping, or when discrete
or continuous transverse reinforcement is required. Topping
does improve the overall rigidity of the floor and notably Casting Machine Extruder
increases the transversal distribution of concentrated loads.

Cutting Machine Casting Machine Extruder

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. Technical Article
Allowable Concrete Cover Tolerance?
Dr Jafarali Parol, Assistant Research Scientist, KISR
Aziz Mamuji, Director, Gulf Consult
n Overview
Design engineers often lack the practical field experience
necessary to provide construction documents that reflect job-
site requirements. Designers, reinforcing steel detailers and
software programmers often fail to factor the impact of design
tolerances into their work. Detailing and installation conflicts
are a common cause of error, and these often go unnoticed.
Concrete cover tolerance for reinforcing bars and its
execution as per specification, are important issues and
need extra care. Notably, concrete cover for reinforcing bars
affects several factors such as member flexural capacity,
resistance to corrosion and many other parameters. While
more concrete cover is better for corrosion resistance, it
is not economical design in terms of flexural resistance.
Accordingly, as far as the designer is concerned, the
cover value should be arrived at optimizing several such
parameters. But as far as the construction engineer is
concerned, the reinforcing bar should be fabricated within
the specified cover tolerance limit. A discussion on cover
tolerance was recently published in Concrete News by the
ACI Committee. This discussion, which was published in a
question and answer format, is reproduced below.
Concrete cover specification relative to the bar surface (Fig R2.2.2 in ACI 117101-)
n Question:
When inspecting bar placements, I’ve been confronted by
contractors that argue that bars can be placed as far as 1 to 2
in. (25 to 51 mm) beyond the specified cover. In other words,
they say that the tolerance on cover only limits the minimum
distance from the bar to the surface of the concrete. I argue
that a cover tolerance of 38/ in (10 mm) means the bar is
required to be no more than 38/ in. (10 mm) closer or further
from the surface than the specified cover. Is that correct?
n Answer:
Placing bars 1 to 2 in. (25 to 51 mm) beyond the specified
cover is not acceptable, as flexural and shear capacities
of a member may be significantly degraded. ACI 117101-
addresses this by providing tolerances on bar placement.
While the tolerance on cover limits only the minimum distance
from the bar to the surface of the concrete, the tolerance on
placement of non-prestressed reinforcement limits both the
minimum and maximum distances.
Tolerances on cover are included in Section 2.2.2
of ACI 11710 as shown below.
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  38/ in. (10 mm) for members that are up to and including
12 in. (305 mm) thick; and
l 12/ in (13 mm) for thicker members.
The referenced Section also provides a restriction that
applies to members with small specified covers. Reduction in
cover shall not exceed 13/ the specified concrete cover. For
example, if the specified cover is 34/ in (19 mm) for an 8 in.
(200 mm) thick slab, the tolerance is -14/ in. (6 mm) rather
than -38/ in. (10 mm).
The tolerances for placement are provided in Section 2.2.1 of
ACI 11710-. As with cover tolerances, placement tolerances
are functions of the member depth or thickness:
l ± ¼ in. (6 mm) for members that are up to and including 4
in. (102 mm) thick;
l ± 38/ in. (10 mm) for thicker members that are up to and
including 12 in. (305 mm) thick; and
l ± ½ in. (13 mm) for thicker members.
The figures on the previous page and below illustrate
concrete cover tolerances and reinforcement placement
tolerances, respectively, for various concrete applications.
Note that cover is measured relative to the surface of the
bar. Taking measurements relative to an unformed concrete
surface isn’t possible, but the bar location can be established
relative to the bottom form surface and the top cover
calculated based on the scheduled member depth, less
the overall bar diameter (see Table 1 for approximate bar
diameter).
As for your question, let’s assume you are inspecting
a 12 in. (305 mm) slab with No. 7 top bars. The specification
and structural general notes call for a 2 in. (51 mm) top cover,
Bar placement definition relative to the center of the bar
(Fig R2.2.1 in ACI 1171)10-. Note that bar placements should be checked at sag points and bar supports.
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and a structural detail shows that the top layer of bars is to be
centered 92/1- in. (241 mm) from the bottom of the slab.
Based on the specified cover and the cover tolerance of -38/
in. (10 mm), the minimum top cover is 18/5- in. (41 mm), so
the distance from the bottom of the form to the top of the bar
shouldn’t exceed 108/3- in. (264 mm). Based on the structural
detail and the bar placement tolerance of ±38/ in. (10 mm),
the distance from the bottom of the form to the center of the
bar can range from 98/1- to 98/7- in. (232 to 250 mm), and
the distance from the bottom of the form to the top of the bar
can range from 98/5- to 108/3- in. (244 to 264 mm), inclusive.
Considering both tolerances, the minimum top cover is
18/5- in. (40 mm), but the maximum top cover based on
reinforcement placement is 28/3- in. (60 mm). However,
note that the final top cover is controlled by more than bar
placement – it will also be affected by formwork construction
and finishing operations. And, as Section 1.2.3 of ACI 11710-
states: “Tolerances are not cumulative. The most restrictive
tolerance controls.” So the contractor is justified in placing
the bars beyond the specified cover, but within the envelope
allowed by the placement tolerance.
n References
1. ACI Committee 117, “Specifications for Tolerances for
Concrete Construction and Materials
(ACI 11710-) and Commentary”, American Concrete Institute,
Farmington Hills, MI, 2010, 76 pp.
2. Committee on Manual of Standard Practice, Manual of
Standard Practice, 27th edition, Concrete Reinforcing Steel
Institute, Schaumburg, IL, 2001, p.62.
. Interview
Adel Abdel Tawab
Head of Structural Department , Pace, Kuwait
Mr. Adel Mohamed Abdel Tawab is the Head of Structural
Department and Chief Structural Engineer of Pace, one of
Kuwait’s highly reputed and oldest consulting offices. Adel
joined Pace in 1992, and with over 32 years of experience
covering contracting, design and supervision, he possesses
a wealth of technical proficiency that encompasses both
traditional and innovative design and construction methods.
n Personal
Mr. Adel Tawab was born in Cairo, Egypt in 1959; and
graduated in 1982 with a Bachelor of Science (Civil
Engineering) degree from Ain Shams University.
As a young graduate, Adel developed a good design
foundation with the Technical Consultations Bareau in Cairo.
This was followed by about 5 years of hands on design and
construction experience with a contracting company. In 1992
he joined Pace, Kuwait, as a Senior Structural Engineer,
and became involved in increasingly complex design and
coordination work in a variety of projects. He was promoted
in 1999 to become the firm’s Head of Structural Department
and Chief Structural Engineer, a position he holds to date.
As a child interested in science and mathematics, he
developed an interest in engineering as a profession, and
initially wanted to study architecture. While he eventually
became drawn to civil engineering, he did convince his
youngest son to study architecture.
Professional Background
l B.Sc in Civil Engineering
l Professional Affiliations
l Kuwait Society of Engineers
l Egyptian Engineers Syndicate
l American Concrete Institute
l Courses:
Value Engineering
Project Management (PMP)
Piling and Deep Foundations
Multipurpose High Rise Buildings
Family
The Tawab family can be proud of its professional
standing. His wife is a Structural Engineer, currently
practicing in Cairo. His son Karim is a Civil Engineer,
and works with Adel in Pace. His daughter Hadeer is
studying Medicine in Cairo; and his son Abdul Rehman, is
with the American University of Cairo, pursuing a career
in Architecture.
n Structural Engineering Practice
Commenting on his professional practice in Kuwait, Adel
acknowledges the contribution of international consultants in
promoting awareness in more innovative design approaches,
and in raising the standard of local engineering practice. This,
for him personally, has led to his increasing involvement and
experience in high rise buildings. He believes that some
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 Kuwait’s most established firms now possesses substantial members, leading to the use of very high grade concrete.
specialist structural engineering knowledge and expertise in This is obviously placing additional responsibility on ready
the design of tall and complex structures. He also singles mix concrete producers. Adel believes that the establishment
out the new Central Bank of Kuwait building, designed with of an independent agency to monitor the production process
all columns on the outside and which is currently under warrants serious consideration.
construction, as one of his more challenging projects.
He considers it a necessity that more Kuwaiti engineers
He also talks with great pride of his almost 10-year should become involved in structural design work, and
involvement with the Avenues Mall, a very popular local continue practicing it. He hopes this will happen as there is
landmark. The design of the building, characterized by undoubtedly great potential, but this can only be beneficial to
column free spans of up to 55 meters, called for a carefully the country if these young engineers commit themselves to
considered structural solution, particularly given the building’s be dedicated and long term involvement in the profession.
extensive length and sprawling free-form massing. It is
not over though, as with the project’s development still not As this interesting discussion, conducted over a nice cups of
complete, he foresees his association with it continuing for at coffee was ending, he was asked what he liked most about
least a further 8 years. his profession: “ I enjoy contributing to a project - and to
seeing it finally realized.”
Adel notes that structural design in Kuwait is at present
almost totally based on American codes, with concrete (Mr. Adel Tawab was interviewed by Aziz Mamuji)
construction the most common method. There is, however,
a noticeable change. Structural steel construction is no
longer being restricted to more industrial buildings. It is
progressively gaining acceptance for other types of projects,
especially tall structures. He also observes that there is now
a tendency for more international contractors being invited
to bid in association with local companies, for large to mega
projects in Kuwait. He thus feels that there may be a case
for Kuwait to consider having its own structural design code,
which could be based on a combination of American, British
and European codes of practice.

Achieving high quality construction in Kuwait still tends to be

difficult, and while on-site practices vary between different Avenues Mall, Kuwait
contractors, there is a necessity for very careful supervision
and quality control. Adel strongly feels that it is important
that supervision staff be made familiar with the provisions of
the ACI code, and that they be given more training on how to
monitor and ensure good workmanship, with regular refresher
courses. This is particularly so because as expedited
implementation through fast-track and design-build processes
becomes increasingly common, it is all the more important
that both construction workers and site staff should be well
trained. Construction standards in the country are, however,
gradually improving.

As would be expected, architects and designers are

constantly striving to minimize the sizes of structural
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. Social Activities

n Boulevard Site Visit

Members of ACI-KC visited ‘The Boulevard’ project site on The Boulevard (Salmiya Park)
7th December, 2012. Client: Public Authority for Agricultural Affairs and Fish

The visit, which was organized by the Social Committee, Resources (PAAF)

commenced with a presentation by Mr. Aziz Mamuji of Gulf Developer: Kuwait Commercial Markets Complex Company

Consult, who outlined the background to the project and Consultants: Gulf Consult, Kuwait

explained the philosophy on the basis of which the park Dino Georgiou (Architectural Concept)

was planned and designed. He also highlighted the salient

Project Data:
design features of the project’s many components. The
• BOT project with 20 year operation period
Resident Engineer, Mr. Riad Mardini, then recounted some
• Leisure Park: 325,400 m2
of the issues and difficulties faced during construction, and
• Parking: 1,450 cars
responded to questions from the visiting team.
• Built-up Area: 101,000 m2
Members were thereafter taken on a tour of the beautifully • Commercial Area: 35,250 m2
and extensively landscaped park, and the various buildings.
It was a cool clear day, and the project which knits together Other Components:
commercial and recreational activities in a unique setting, • 2.7 km Wheeled-Train Track
looked quite impressive. ACI-KC would like to thank • 1.7 km of Walkways and Exercise Course
everyone who helped in organizing the visit. • Recreational Lake and Waterfront Restaurants
• Amphitheatre
• Wedding Hall
• Health Club
• Outdoor Sports Facilities
• Botanical Gardens/Picnic Areas

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 n Boulevard

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n Police College Site Visit
The Social Committee of ACI-KC organized a visit to the
site of the new Police College. The project, located in the
Mubarakiya Area (Jiwaan) Area of Kuwait City, is being
developed for the Ministry of Interior, and is being managed
by the Ministry of Public Works.

The visit, conducted on 25th January 2014, started with a

presentation by Mr. Aziz Mamuji, who outlined the history
of the project, and explained the planning of the campus
and key design features. Members were thereafter taken
on a tour of the premises, during which they were explained
the use of each building and component, and briefed about
the respective special design considerations. The visit
ended with Ms. Dana Drobiova, Chairperson of the Social
Committee, thanking the project’s Resident Engineer,
Subhash Kumar, for making proper arrangements for the
tour.

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 n Police College Site Visit

Project Data
Client: Ministry of Public Works
User: Ministry of Interior
Consultants: Skidmore, Owings and Merrill (SOM), USA
Gulf Consult, Kuwait
Site: 304,000 m2 site in Mubarakiya Area (Jiwaan)
Built-up Area: 305,000 m2

Components:
• Academic, training, administrative, residential and sports
facilities for 1200 Police Cadets.
• 165 Instructors
• Parking 2000 cars (Internal/External)
• Academic Buildings
• Library
• Auditorium
• Administration Building
• Dormitories
• Dining Hall and Kitchen
• Swimming Pool (Olympic Standard)
• Multi-purpose Sports Building
• Parade Ground
• Mock Combat Village
• Shooting Ranges (Outdoor and Indoor)
• Outdoor running track and Sports Fields

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n Annual Dinner

ACI-KC held its Annual Dinner for members and their

friends, on 10th December 2013. The well attended event
commenced with the Chairperson of the Social Committee,
Ms. Dana Drobiova, welcoming all attendees. This was
followed by an address by the current President of ACI-KC,
Dr. Saud Al Ajami.

This year the Social Committee introduced a different

programme for the evening, the highlight of which was a lively
game of Bingo. The game was conducted by Aziz Mamuji,
Ms. Dana Drobiova
one of ACI-KC’s Directors and Chairperson of its Publication
Committee. Nine prizes were distributed to various winners; Ms. Drobiova thereafter wished everyone well for the New
but as expected, great anticipation and excitement was Year and invited everyone to the sumptous buffet dinner. It
reserved for the main prize, which was for the ‘full house’! was, needless to say, a thoroughly enjoyable evening.

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 . ACI-KC News

n CFRP Technology Course n Annual Awards 2013 - 2014

The ACI-KC Training Committee will be conducting a The ACI-Kuwait Chapter’s Annual Awards 2013 - 2014
full-day intensive training course on the use of CFRP function shall be held sometime during the 3rd week of May,
Technology for the repair and strengthening of reinforced 2014. Further details about the awards and the event shall
concrete. The course will cover basics such as materials be announced shortly.
and their properties, as well as aspects such as application,
anchorage, codes, guidelines and durability. There will also
be case studies on the repair and strengthening of columns,
slabs and beams (both flexure and shear).

The course, to which all ACI-KC members will be invited,

will be co-organized with one of the leading companies
in the field. The current plan is to conduct the course in
September, 2014. Details of the nominal registration fee,
which will include lunch and coffee breaks, and other relevant
information, shall be announced shortly.

n ACI Logo
American Concrete Institute recently changed its logo.
As a consequence ACI-Kuwait Chapter has adopted the new
design. The old and the new versions are shown below.

Old Logo New Logo

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. Sponsors

n ACI-KC appriciate the support of various Companies and Consultants in Kuwait

 . Sponsors

n ACI-KC appriciate the support of various Companies and Consultants in Kuwait

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 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FORM

First Name Middle Name Surname

‫اللقب‬ ‫االسم الثاني‬ ‫األسم األو ل‬ Photo

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Employer/Organization:....................................................................................................................

Position:............................................................................................

Address:.........................................................................................................................................................................................

Telephone:.................................................. Mobile:...................................................Email:..........................................................

Membership Categories
Please check the category of membership you are applying for and submit the Form with appropriate dues as noted below:
q Organization: KD 100/year … (Firm, Corporation, Government Agency; Society or Institute, etc.)
q Individual:KD 15/year … (Individual who is a member of ACI International)
q Affiliate: KD 15/year … (A person who is not a member of ACI International)
q Student: KD 5/year … (Full time student at an approved Educational Institution)
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Member Profile Information (Please check only one box in each column)

q Top Management q Engineering Services q Testing Laboratory

q Administrative, Operating Management q Contracting Services q Quality Control
q Plant, Production & construction q Architectural Services q Research Services
q Design/Engineering Management q Management q Concrete Products
q Architectural & Engineering Services q Design Engineer q Educator
q Chemicals and Allied Products q Materials Engineer q Student
q Construction Machinery & Equipment q Plant Engineer q Utility
q Concrete Blocks & Bricks q Research Engineer q Architect
q Ready-Mixed Concrete q Sale & Marketing q Government
q Educational Institutions q Technical Specialist q Other (Please specify)

Are you interested to join any ACI Chapter Committee? ( ) Yes ( ) No

Payment Method
Membership fees may be paid as follows:

q Cash.......................................................................... q Cheque (Payable to ACI-Kuwait Chapter)

Receipt No. Cheque No.

q Money Transfer (Payable to ACI-Kuwait Chapter, Account No. 06655310 with Gulf Bank)

Transaction No.

Detailed Information Please Contact

ACI Kuwait Chapter - P.O.Box 12608, Shamiah 71657
E-mail: Info@aci-kw.org

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American Concrete Institute
Kuwait Chapter
www.aci-kw.org
info@aci-kw.org